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Research in focus: The mouth – a part of the body
a part of the body
Oral health research is essential for understanding the links between oral health and diseases in the body. By studying the risk factors, preventive measures and treatments for problems such as dental infections, tooth grinding and poor oral health, we can improve diagnosis, treatment and oral care products, and increase understanding of the relationship between oral health and general health.
News
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News | Published: 20 August 2024
Mark Herzberg to be made honorary doctor at Malmö University
Professor Mark Herzberg at the University of Minnesota has been...
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News | Published: 8 March 2024
Researchers warn about the impact of vaping on oral health
Vaping, the use of e-cigarettes, is increasing among young...
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News | Published: 29 November 2023
Mouth bacteria can teach us more about disease prevention
There is a great need to learn more about how diseases, such as...
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News | Published: 9 November 2023
Lack of basic hygiene knowledge detrimental to root canal treatment
Good hygiene is an important factor for root canal surgery to be...
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News | Published: 18 October 2023
3D X-ray not always necessary before wisdom teeth removal surgery
It has become increasingly common to use 3D X-rays, known as...
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News | Published: 13 September 2023
The benefits of dental professionals’ home visits to new parents
There are many advantages to having dental care staff make home...
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News | Published: 26 July 2023
Strontium could prevent infection around tooth implants
It is common for the tissue around a dental implant to become...
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News | Published: 5 July 2023
Take care of your teeth – for the sake of your heart
There are good reasons to keep an eye on your gums; bacteria...
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News | Published: 5 April 2023
In search of a more effective mouthwash
A commonly used ingredient of prescribed mouthwash can lead to...
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News | Published: 26 January 2023
In search of the optimal migraine medicine
In order for migraine medication to be effective, it is vital...
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News | Published: 13 December 2022
Strong link between tooth loss and inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease often coexists with periodontal...
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News | Published: 9 August 2022
Less pain with new type of braces
Children clearly feel less pain with a new type of teeth brace...
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News | Published: 13 April 2022
Antibiotics do not need to be given to high-risk patients
The question mark hanging over the use of antibiotics for...
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News | Published: 17 February 2022
Antibiotics unnecessary for healthy dental implant patients
Antibiotics do not improve outcomes of dental implant surgery, a...
Research on oral health
Malmö University's research on oral health can include:
- Risk factors for caries and corrosion and health promotion to reduce caries
- The link between tooth loss and cardiovascular or other diseases
- How to replace damaged or lost teeth with implants and dentures
- Dental health in children, young people, and premature babies
- Orthodontics and treatment of misaligned teeth
- Chronic pain in the face, head and jaws
- Public health in relation to oral health
- How X-ray treatments can be improved and used correctly
- Diseases of the oral cavity and their treatment.
Research projects
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Research project
Precision Implant Dentistry - Implementation of clinical assessment of overload for precise risk assessment in dental implant treatment.
christel.larsson@mau.se -
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How can we combat future labor shortage in the healthcare sector? – Analyses of factors related to high staff turnover and of how...
hanne.berthelsen@mau.se -
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This is not part of my job! Longterm health consequences of illegitimate tasks in welfare work
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Burning Mouth Syndrome; Novel Diagnostics and Treatment
per.alstergren@mau.se -
Research project
Zirconiumdioxide in fixed prosthodontics
emma.gardell@mau.se -
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Dental radiographic examinations of children with special needs
kristina.hellen-halme@mau.se -
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CRUX – complications related to bruxism
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The Swedish Tobacco Cohort - SWETOC
magnus.olsson@mau.se -
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Resilience among caries-free young adults living in low socioeconomic conditions in Sweden: a case-control study
marie.nordstrom@mau.se -
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Oral dryness from different perspectives
annica.almstahl@mau.se -
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Internet-based therapy of TMD pain in adolescents
tessa.bijelic@mau.se -
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High translucent zirconium dioxide ceramic materials: Studies on how processing factors affect material properties and performance
camilla.johansson@mau.se -
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Enzymatic activity in oral biofilms – biotechnological applications and putative predictive biomarkers for oral health and disease
fredrik.leo@mau.se -
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Oral Health Related Quality of Life in Adolescents and Equity of Orthodontic Care
emma.goranson@mau.se -
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PROSENIOR- Risk assessments and prevention care interventions regarding fall, pressure ulcers, malnutrition and poor oral health among...
merita.neziraj@mau.se -
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Oral lichen planus. Treatment of symptomatic lesions
bengt.gotrick@mau.se -
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Identifying the risks of and causes behind loss of retention for zirconia restorations
minh.le@mau.se -
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Equal health - Health promotion in collaboration
margareta.ramgard@mau.se -
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Risk of thrombosis-related events and bleeding complications in general and in connection with surgical interventions in dentistry in peopl...
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Endodontics performed as a single or two-visit treatment by a general dentist - a clinical prospective randomised multicenter study
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Research project
Endodontics performed as a single or two-visit treatment by general dentists – a clinical prospective randomized multicenter study
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Antibiotic prophylaxis in implant surgery
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PROSENIOR: Prevention of falls, pressure ulcers, malnutrition and poor oral health in older persons in Skåne
christine.kumlien@mau.se
Films and pods
UR Samtiden: Life in the biofilm
UR Samtiden: Life in the biofilm
Biofilms are collections of bacteria that live almost in little worlds of their own. Researcher Julia Davies has taken a closer look at the biofilms in the mouth and how they can affect health or lead to disease in other parts of the body.
https://embed.ur.se/embed/219748?cid=162fx74u-16rz9s5r
Experts in oral health
Oral health research can cover everything from orthodontics, chronic pain, replacing damaged teeth to oral biology and oral diseases. Here you will find researchers with expertise in various specialised areas.
Oral diseases
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Helena Fransson - Associate Professor/Senior lecturer/senior dental officer
Pulp preservation treatments in deep caries and tooth survival after root canal treatment
helena.fransson@mau.se
+46 40 665 83 15
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Anders Hedenbjörk Lager - Senior lecturer/Senior dental officer
Research on deep dentin caries and biological events in dentin caries
anders.hedenbjork.lager@mau.se
+46 40 665 88 34
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Andreas Stavropoulos - Specialist dentist/Professor/Senior dental officer
Samband mellan tandlossningssjukdom och andra sjukdomar, till exempel inflammatorisk tarmsjukdom (IBD) och kolorektal cancer
andreas.stavropoulos@mau.se
Chronic pain
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Birgitta Häggman Henrikson - Professor/Senior dental officer
Chronic orofacial pain, jaw function, motor function and bruxism, and the connection between pain in the jaw and neck region
birgitta.haggman.henrikson@mau.se
+46 40 665 84 17
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Per Alstergren - Professor/Senior dental officer/Dean
Orofacial pain and jaw function, chronic pain diagnostics and chronic pain with special emphasis on rheumatic diseases
per.alstergren@mau.se
040-665 70 00
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Maria Pigg - Associate Professor/Program director/Senior lecturer/senior dental officer
Diagnostics in the field of orofacial pain, in relation to inflammatory dental disease and other pain causes such as neuropathy
maria.pigg@mau.se
+46 40 665 84 98
Oral biology and diseases of the oral cavity
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Claes Wickström - Associate Professor/Head of division/Senior lecturer
Biomarkers for caries and preventive medicines against caries
claes.wickstrom@mau.se
+46 40 665 86 58
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Gunnar Warfvinge - Associate Professor/Professor/Senior dental officer
Diagnosis of diseases of the oral cavity, problems related to the oral mucosa and salivary glands
gunnar.warfvinge@mau.se
+46 40 665 85 73
Children and young people
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Liselotte Paulsson - Senior lecturer/senior dental officer/Associate Professor
Treatment of misaligned teeth and how the teeth develop in premature babies
liselotte.paulsson@mau.se
+46 40 665 84 73
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Sofia Petrén - Senior lecturer/senior dental officer/Associate Professor/Specialist dentist
Treatment of cross-bite and evaluation of orthodontic costs
sofia.petren@mau.se
+46 40 665 84 74
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Gunilla Klingberg - Professor/Senior dental officer
Caries and oral health among children and young people, and their experiences of going to the dentist
gunilla.klingberg@mau.se
+46 40 665 84 85
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Mikael Sonesson - Senior lecturer/senior dental officer/Associate Professor
Unwanted side effects in orthodontic patients
mikael.sonesson@mau.se
+46 40 665 84 47
Prosthetics, implants and materials science
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Christel Larsson - Associate Professor/Head of division/Senior lecturer/senior dental officer
Fixed and implant-supported prosthetics with a focus on zirconia dental restorations
christel.larsson@mau.se
+46 40 665 85 47
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Evaggelia Papia - Senior lecturer/Program director
Treatment and prevention of oral health and function in patients with damaged or missing teeth
evaggelia.papia@mau.se
Research environments
Faculty of Odontology
Faculty of Odontology
The research covers various fields, from molecular biological studies of oral tissues to comprehensive studies of oral health across generations, social classes and groups. International collaboration is central and we often collaborate across disciplines.
Research on prevention
Research on prevention
Foresight is conducting research to find tools that identify patients at risk of caries and tooth loss. The goal is to develop new biomarkers and prevention strategies for clinical dentistry.
Biological interfaces
Biological interfaces
The Biofilm Research Centre focuses on biological interfaces and is an interdisciplinary research centre in material and life sciences, with a focus on biological surfaces such as skin and mucous membranes. Collaboration with industry is central to the research.